Hostal Del Rijo
Even committed casa particular fans will have trouble resisting this meticulously restored 1818 mansion situated on quiet (until the Casa de la Trova opens) Plaza Honorato.
Even committed casa particular fans will have trouble resisting this meticulously restored 1818 mansion situated on quiet (until the Casa de la Trova opens) Plaza Honorato.
Hang out amid the hanging plants with this new kid on the block. The house itself dates from 1838, and although the rooms are a little dark, the bathrooms are huge and the surrounding greenery is spirit-lifting.
The Rijo's sibling, the Plaza is a block north on Parque Serafín Sánchez.
Good for travelers in transit, this museum to art deco is on Carretera Central and has a garage, delicious dinners and two comfy rooms.
The small stairway off the main square belies the size of this place. The front room is enormous, dwarfing the two beds, rocking chairs, full bar area and fridge. There's a smaller room out back.
A Cubamar campismo that welcomes non-Cubans, Planta Cantú is a little off the beaten track, so you'll need a car to get to this place near Banao.
Casa particular.
Here's the dilemma. Not 1km from Los Laureles' row of gnarly laurel trees lies another veritable Islazul gem, accessible from the southbound lane of Carretera Central.
It’s the fish – in the nearby lake, not in the restaurant – that dominate the menu here.
Casa particular; central colonial house with pleasant hosts.
Casa particular; three rooms (two with air-con, one with fan), meals, rooftop terrace.
Not content to rest on them, Los Laureles lines its laurel trees up along a shady entrance drive that beckons visitors into a surprisingly classy Islazul out-of-towner. There's no dodgy Soviet architectonics here.
Two rooms with plenty of space and some cooking facilities make this place ideal for families. There's a roof terrace with good views of the Escambray Mountains.
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